Job Description
Join Innovate2026 Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as we redefine the future. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and drive groundbreaking innovations that will shape global industries. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business opportunities.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to develop predictive models for next-gen technologies. Your work will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and market positioning in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives mapping technological trajectories toward 2026
- Develop and maintain predictive models for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate emerging technologies
- Present compelling future scenarios to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Establish industry thought leadership through white papers and conference keynotes
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 2026 breakthrough opportunities
- Analyze geopolitical and socioeconomic factors impacting tech adoption timelines
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years in strategic foresight or tech innovation leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Deep expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, and synthetic biology
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on tech transformation
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/DF) preferred
- Published research in peer-reviewed futurist journals